The great reformer, Martin Luther, once said, “Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.”
Music has always been part of worship. From David playing the lyre for King Saul to soothe him from evil spirits (1 Samuel 16:23), to the sacred song of Gregorian chants, to Martin Luther arranging Christian lyrics to common saloon melodies, our souls want to SING.
The arts, and music specifically, have a transcendent nature. They are able to bypass left brain logic and locate us in something more than just right brain imagery and feeling. It is like a soul awakening, rising, dancing, even mourning, lamenting and being utterly vulnerable. Holy music is doubly blessed. It rises to God as prayer and praise and returns to us as blessing and balm.
Our summer sermon series, Then Sings My Soul, from Sunday, July 7th through August 25th, comes from you. YOUR favorite hymns and praise songs. Songs that are meaningful to you, located in specific times and places, memories and feelings. (Submit your favorite song here!)
Together, we’ll delve into the great theology contained in our favorite songs. We’ll let ourselves delight in the gift of music given to us by God. And we’ll get to know something more about one another.
Join us in worship this Sunday and throughout the summer. Each week will highlight a different song that has been suggested by a FPCMV congregant (both online and in person).
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